​Colorectal cancer screening will be covered as a preventive service starting at age 45, effective September 1, 2021, for members enrolled in AmeriHealth* products. This change is in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's updated colorectal cancer screening recommendation released on May 18, 2021.

For information on the impacted policies and a list of eligible procedure codes, read the Medical and Claim Payment Policy News Article.

*This coverage is now applicable for all members with an AmeriHealth New Jersey product. Previously only certain members with AmeriHealth New Jersey coverage had this benefit.​